What is the least severe penalty for manufacture or delivery of substances in penalty group 3 if the amount is under 28 grams?

The least severe penalty for the manufacture or delivery of substances classified within penalty group 3, when the amount is under 28 grams, is categorized as a State Jail Felony. In Texas law, crimes are categorized into different penalty groups based on the type of controlled substance and the amount involved. For substances in penalty group 3, which typically include certain prescription medications and compounds, the law recognizes the dangers involved even with smaller amounts.

State Jail Felonies carry specific consequences, including a possible sentence ranging from 180 days to up to two years in a state jail facility. This classification serves to acknowledge both the severity of drug-related offenses and the need for rehabilitation.

Other penalties mentioned such as a fine, probation, or a Second Degree Felony represent different legal consequences applicable under different circumstances or guidelines, and thus are not the least severe in this context. Fines can often accompany sentencing but do not represent a standalone penalty in the absence of a conviction, probation is a discretionary form of sentencing that may or may not be offered depending on various factors, and a Second Degree Felony pertains to a more serious classification that does not apply when the quantity of the substance is under 28 grams in penalty group 3.